All Broadcast Magazine articles – Page 15
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CommentKate Bulkley: Big sporting events are key in ‘challenging’ ad market
Euro 2024 will provide a much-needed boost to ITV’s coffers during a difficult period for the commercial broadcaster
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Elen Rhys
The S4C head of entertainment and factual entertainment on wellies, Wales and meeting Nelson Mandela
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FeaturesWhat makes a successful podcast?
Vibrant Television, talkSport and Two Circles execs discussed how podcast producers can monetise their content and ensure it pops with listeners
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FeaturesIndie Summit 2024: Indies look to a better tomorrow
In the State of the Nation discussion, leading indie execs revealed what steps they’ve taken to navigate the downturn
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FeaturesIndie Survey 2024: Indies have their say on the sector’s big issues
From the commissioning slowdown to C4’s plans for in-house production, respondents offer thoughts on the state of UK independent production
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Behind The ScenesSolving the mystery of the lost IRA film
The 90-minute film for the BBC delves into the mystery surrounding an American documentary on IRA activity in 1972, and why it was never aired
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CommentDrama co-pros feel the pinch, leaving projects in limbo
Even the best-funded genre is under pressure as market conditions prompt a rethink
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RatingsGenre overview tables (December 2023 - 28-day consolidated)
Including top 10 factual, comedy and drama programmes
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RatingsSky’s The Gilded Age loses its lustre
Second series of period drama can’t match last year’s debut, while viewers are sold on auction spin-off
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RatingsMurder at sea floats viewers’ boats
C5’s The Good Ship Murder plots a solid course with 2.8 million, the same as C4’s The Couple Next Door
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RatingsSurvivor struggles in peak BBC1 slot
Reality contest averages just 2.7 million post-Strictly, while ITV1’s I’m A Celebrity returns on a low
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RatingsTraitors reaches new heights
BBC1 show doubles series one audience with 8 million for final, while Gladiators makes a strong comeback
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FeaturesIn conversation: Harnessing the power of real life drama
Directors of ITV’s Mr Bates Vs The Post Office and Breathtaking discuss their different approaches to making series based on real events
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RatingsLive viewing retains its power
The Traitors, Mr Bates and the Superbowl show that audiences will still tune in for the right content
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FeaturesIn conversation: Lauren Sequeira and Candice Carty-Williams on changing the script in UK drama
The Queenie and Domino Day writers on flying the flag for Black female creatives, fighting to tell their stories & overcoming ‘imposter syndrome’
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Tom Garton
Wonderhood Studios’ Tom Garton on subversive comedy and getting arrested in Kazakhstan
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CommentRoy Ackerman: Development should be a joy not a costly barrier to creativity
The demands being placed on producers before a project is even greenlit are creating unnecessary hurdles
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Behind The ScenesJosh Must Win: The Primal Media format turning the dial on reality TV
In this new E4 series, celebrities secretly influence the competition by trying to help an ‘ordinary Joe’ contestant triumph over their ‘alpha’ rivals
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FeaturesDistributors Index: BBC Studios on the hunt for content with global appeal
Execs Mark Linsey and Kate Ward discuss their aim of getting the best of British TV out to the world
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FeaturesThis Town: Steven Knight revisits the ska era
The Peaky Blinders creator discusses his latest BBC1 drama, set amid the emerging music scene of 1980s Birmingham